TimJ
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FDC (floppy disk controller) error on bootup...
When I turn on my computer, a message comes up saying 'FDC ERROR F1 to continue'. This is only happenning since I put in an expansion card, however with a different motherboard it worked fine, even with the expansion card. If I take out the expansion card the error goes (but I need the card) and if I try and access the Floppy drive from windows the computer stops responding. There is no fault with the floppy drive itself, and there are no conflicts registering in the system control panel. HELP! what do I do? (PS the new motherboard is an older TX pro)
Expansion card? That could describe a LOT of cards. What exactly do you mean by "expansion card"?
Bravado is completely right! If that is an IDE controller card, you've got a major conflict [war] between the onboard FDC and the expansion card's FDC. I'm assuming that this is what you have, so if it this will save you some waiting time...look on your expansion card, look for the jumper that disables the Floppy disk controller [FDC]. You should have gotten some documentation labeling the jumpers. Basically I am just seconding everything that Bravado stated. :-) Give him credit.
I know it seems stupid but I have to ask... did you double check you cable for your drive so your red stripe (indicating pin1) is in the correct position?
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Yes, the cable is definitely in the right place, I have checked all the cabling thoroughly.
I do not know the exact type of the card, but it has 2 com ports 1 parallel 1 game port 2 IDE ports and one Floppy drive port.
I will see if it is possible to disable it.
I do not know the exact type of the card, but it has 2 com ports 1 parallel 1 game port 2 IDE ports and one Floppy drive port.
I will see if it is possible to disable it.
Damn, if only I had got here sooner! bravado deserves all the credit. You definately have an I/O CARD. This is what was very common in older computers to control all the periferal devices such as printer etc. You say you must have the card. Do you mean 'must' as in you need to have a game port? If so, your better of getting a dedicated Game controller. Not a lot of cash involved in the purchase of one.
If you absolutely must use that card, try plugging your floppy drive into the card's floppy drive port and run it that way. Be sure to disable (set to "none") the onboard fdc in your BIOS setup, if that's what it has.
I'm still not clear as to why you need that (presumably isa?) controller card, but if so, using its fdc might work for you...
bravado and SirCaleb are absolutely correct.... disable the FDC on the Multi-I/O card and you will have no more probs.
John C. Cook
John C. Cook
bravado...claim your prize :-)
bravado...claim your prize :-)
For the sake of clarity,
Your motherboardhas an integrated IDE controller built into it. This will include a floppy drive controller.
You must either:
1. disable the integrated FDC port... should be able to be done through the CMOS.
2. Disable the port on the Multi-I/O card you are using. By jumpers on the board.
Yea I know i am repeating myself and others...but I wanted to make it more concise.
John C. Cook
Your motherboardhas an integrated IDE controller built into it. This will include a floppy drive controller.
You must either:
1. disable the integrated FDC port... should be able to be done through the CMOS.
2. Disable the port on the Multi-I/O card you are using. By jumpers on the board.
Yea I know i am repeating myself and others...but I wanted to make it more concise.
John C. Cook
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But it just could be that if the expansion card handles floppy drives then perhaps it and that motherboard are at war, try disabling floppy on the expansion card.